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Pick 63, 2017 Ben Miller - Welcome to Tigerland.
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Would be a big relief if this bloke can make it. Even if he only plays 100 games that would give us time to recruit and develop other key backs.
Still reckon he's a long shot but the weekend's performance does provide some hope.
Still reckon he's a long shot but the weekend's performance does provide some hope.
Yep, Goalkicking 30 (equal 1st), 20 metre sprint 2.91 seconds (3rd), Agility 8.10 seconds (equal 1st)
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yes, there was. in 2020 we used Astbury, and Balta in the ruck a bit. then in the GF we again moved Balta cos we were too tall down back. Balta is agile but doesnt have the versatility of Rance, who could play literally on any forward.
i think our preference now is to play Grimes and Broad as talls, and Vlastuin at times too, rather than play a 2nd true tall.
this gives us room for 3 smalls- probably Short, Rioli and Stack to start the season.
Miller has always demonstrated good judgement in deciding whether he can make the space to warrant leaving his immediate opponent, to smash the ball away from the contest in front. Apparently spent time with Rance early, developing this skill. Also pretty good at spoiling to advantage. Should get first crack at taking over from DA.
Article just published on Richmond's site appears to make his re contracting a sure thing.
Congratulations Ben.
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The must have listened to my promotional work for Ben! Seriously I hope he makes it as from his history he has the will and raw talent and now had a chance to show it on the big stage where he did more that just OK. He wont cost us much and his potential minimises any risk
Here is the article
Big Ben grasps his opportunity
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1007831
“Ben Miller made a decent fist of his long-awaited AFL debut with Richmond in last Saturday’s final home-and-away round match against Hawthorn at the MCG.
The athletic tall defender’s key statistics were fairly modest – six disposals, two marks and four intercepts. But he also had a game-high eight one-percenters, which highlighted the unsung, valuable role he played in the Tigers’ backline.
After spending four years on Richmond’s playing list without a senior appearance, that performance in the last round of the 2021 season should hold him in good stead moving forward.”
Big Ben grasps his opportunity
https://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/1007831
“Ben Miller made a decent fist of his long-awaited AFL debut with Richmond in last Saturday’s final home-and-away round match against Hawthorn at the MCG.
The athletic tall defender’s key statistics were fairly modest – six disposals, two marks and four intercepts. But he also had a game-high eight one-percenters, which highlighted the unsung, valuable role he played in the Tigers’ backline.
After spending four years on Richmond’s playing list without a senior appearance, that performance in the last round of the 2021 season should hold him in good stead moving forward.”
Just watched his jumper presentation. On that alone I'd give him one year. If it's good enough for Grimsey, it's good enough for me.
One more year if nor two
One more year if nor two
Grimes’s speech was a love story.
About a raw teenager who has had to work harder than anyone else because of his deficiencies. They’ve been honest with him and he’s accepted the challenge with a smile on his face.
Grimesy loves him. The Club loves him.
Now I love him.
A Richmond romance.
About a raw teenager who has had to work harder than anyone else because of his deficiencies. They’ve been honest with him and he’s accepted the challenge with a smile on his face.
Grimesy loves him. The Club loves him.
Now I love him.
A Richmond romance.
I don't think so. It allows him to be eased in as #2 or #3 back, extends Dylan's career by letting him go back to being the best small defender in the comp, and potentially frees Balta to go improve our forward line.
Ben was a rookie last season and I would imagine he will be a rookie for next season or if offered a place on the full list, he will still be on small coin. His one game showed us he has something so another year wouldn't harm his chances and could benefit us
He's an interesting player, isn't he? Scanlans skills. Elite athlete. Built for the game. That acceleration. Was it 2.89 for 20m? Eee-leet. Went ok on debut.
For some people it's never urgent. And if you're winning that's logical. But Ben isn't winning. A gerrie recruited.
It's urgent.
For some people it's never urgent. And if you're winning that's logical. But Ben isn't winning. A gerrie recruited.
It's urgent.
Nah its spells the opportunity to get another developmental season into him.
Tarrant will help bring to both Balta and Miller up another few rungs.
Yes he was and that is an interesting concept and probably another reason to keep him another year even on the rookie list
Haven’t seen that speed on game day, but, has the tools, and will get another year.
If he does make it, it solves a big problem for us in ,the long term.
Means our defense is set in the long term
Balta, Miller, rioli, Short, Broad, JVR.
